Tragedy in Ahmedabad: Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Minutes After Takeoff; 242 Onboard

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI171) en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, 2025, in the Meghaninagar residential area near the airport. The aircraft, carrying 242 people (230 passengers, 12 crew), lost altitude around 825 feet and issued a MAYDAY call before contact was lost.The crash triggered a massive explosion due to the fully fueled long-haul aircraft, with thick smoke and flames engulfing the site. Emergency teams rushed in for rescue operations, while several injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals. Casualty figures remain unconfirmed.Chairman N. Chandrasekaran confirmed the incident and activated support systems for families. The DGCA has launched a full investigation, with Boeing expected to assist. The UK Prime Minister and London Gatwick Airport expressed condolences.Hotline for families: 1800 5691 444#AirIndiaCrash #AhmedabadPlaneCrash #AI171 #Boeing787 #AviationDisaster #BreakingNews #PlaneCrashIndia #LondonFlightTragedy #DGCA #EmergencyResponse #MeghaninagarCrash #IndiaUKFlight #AirIndiaDisaster